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»Maps & Directions

Chapman University in beautiful Southern California is located in the city of Orange just steps away from the Orange Plaza Historic District and minutes from many world class hotspots. Please use the resources below to guide your way around campus.

+-Campus Map

Chapman University is proud to introduce our interactive campus map. This comprehensive resource will help get you to Chapman University and guide you around campus once you're here. Included on the map are Chapman buildings, department and school locations, parking and dining options, emergency locations, and even bathrooms and ATMs. Built around the Google Maps platform, this resource syncs with your phone's Google Map app for ease of use.

+-Driving Directions

Chapman University, Orange campus, is nestled in the heart of Southern California. The campus is located in the historic district of Old Towne Orange, one of the oldest residential communities in Orange County.

+-Parking

What Visitors Need to Know about Parking

RegulationsAll parking areas are restricted 24 hours-per-day, seven days-per-week. During restricted hours all vehicles must display a valid parking permit. You must purchase a short-term parking permit unless you have received a pass in advance.

Where to ParkThe Argyros Lot accessed via Center Street, the West Campus Structure accessed via N. Cypress Street, or the Marion Knott Studios Lot at Palm and Lemon. After 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and all-day Friday-Sunday, visitors may also park in the Barrera Structure at Sycamore and Lemon and the Lastinger Structure located off Walnut between Glassell and Center.

Permits at the Argyros LotAdmission guests with valid parking permits may park in one of the spaces designated Admissions Guest. All other visitors may park in any unreserved space in the lot. Temporary permits are required and may be purchased from the permit dispenser located at the south end of the parking lot next to the motorcycle designated parking area. Be sure to place the permit face-up on your dashboard.

Permits at Marion Knott Studios LotVisitors may park in any unreserved space in the lot. Temporary permits are required and may be purchased from the permit dispenser located in the rear parking area. Be sure to place the permit face-up on your dashboard.

Permits in Barrera StructureVisitors may only park after 4 p.m.. weekdays or all day weekends on any level of the structure in any unreserved space. Temporary permits are required and may be purchased at one of the permit dispensers located on levels 1 and 3; find dispensers in corner by elevator. Be sure to place the permit face-up on your dashboard.

Permits in Lastinger StructureVisitors may only park after 4 p.m.. weekdays or all day weekends on either level of the structure in any unreserved space. Temporary permits are required and may be purchased at the entrance to the structure in the right hand lane at the provided permit dispenser. Be sure to place the permit face-up on your dashboard.

Cost$2 for 2 hours; $3 for 4 hours; $5 for 12 hours.

City StreetsThe streets adjacent to campus are reserved for resident-only permit parking. The affected blocks are marked with red and white signs. It is likely that you will be ticketed by the City of Orange if you park in one of these areas. Curb-side parking is allowed only on the campus side of the University perimeter.